October 25 - 27, 2024
Culver Fall Fest is an annual event in October that takes place on Main Street in Culver. Friday evening kicks off with the opening of the Fall Fest Haunted House located inside the Culver Union Township Public Library, music, and kids games on Main Street, followed by a day full of activities on Saturday, including a art and food vendors, pet costume parade, beer garden, pumpkin painting, s’mores and kids’ activities. We round out Saturday evening with a performance by P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend! Sunday includes a casual 5K run/walk, a free yoga class at the Beach Lodge, non-denominational church service, and musical duo Star Heart.
To keep Culver Fall Fest an event, The Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center relies on donations, sponsorships and volunteers. Reach out to findculverevents@gmail.com to get involved today!
2024 Fall Fest Schedule (check here for updates)
PUMPKIN FIND ALL WEEKEND:
Fall Fest pumpkins hide away,
In Kids Zone fun, where you may play.
Among Main Street shops, oh-so merry,
Or inside the Library, looking slightly scary.
If you find one, shout with cheer,
A prize awaits, it’s very near!
Colorful and round, they’re hidden with care,
Go on the hunt if you dare!
Find a hidden Fall Fest pumpkin, win a prize!
Turn in your found pumpkins to the Kids Zone to retrieve your prize.
Friday, October 25
7am-1pm: Find the hidden pumpkin at the Rolling Scone (115 E. Jefferson St.) to win a Haunted Halloween Donut!
5:00 pm: School Groups & Non-Profit booths open Fill Out Non-Profit Form Here
Kids Zone Open On Dicke Lot
Featuring a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, smores and concessions
The Kids Zone is Sponsored & Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO
Walking S’Mores provided by the Culver Chamber of Commerce
6:00 pm: Live wood carving show featuring Jeremy Brongel in the Kids Zone on Dicke Lot
6:00PM: Wine & Spooky Canvas at Handmade Happenings (limited seats available, inquire here!)
6:00-8:00 pm: Haunted House OPEN Inside of the Culver Union Township Public Library
6:00pm-8:00pm Chair Massages by Tammy from Lakeside Therapeutic Massage on Main Street
6:30 PM: Star Heart Live on Main St. Stage
9:00PM: The Lakehouse Grille 12th Annual Halloween Party featuring awesome prizes for costume contest winners, a photobooth, scary-good drink specials and SCARE-E-OKE
Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay HERE
Saturday, October 26
7am-1pm: Find the hidden pumpkin at the Rolling Scone (115 E. Jefferson St.) to win a Haunted Halloween Donut!
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Lions Club Breakfast at the Depot Building on Lake Shore Dr.
Between the Culver Town Park and Main Street, use the interactive walking path to find your way to the park, and learn a bit about Culver’s history.
Scan the QR code on signage along the walking path to access Culver’s Walking Tours or CLICK HERE to access.
9:00am-12:00pm Chair Massages by Tammy from Therapeutic Massage on Main Street
10:00 am: Pet parade - dress your pet up in their favorite costume and parade them around town! LINK COMING SOON for the pet parade.
11:00 am: Kids Zone Open On Dicke Lot
Featuring a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, smores and concessions
The Kids Zone is Sponsored & Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: TRUNK OR TREAT - Decorate your car, truck, golf cart, tractor or any vehicle, and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters. Prizes will be awarded to the best. most creative, trunks! CLICK HERE to sign up your trunk!
Presented by the Culver Union Township Fire Department Auxiliary and the VFW Post 6919 Auxiliary
11:00 am-8:00 pm: Food and art vendors open, Fall Photo Op. CLICK HERE to fill out an ART vendor application CLICK HERE to fill out a FOOD vendor application.
11:00am - 3:00 pm: Haunted House OPEN Inside of the Culver Union Township Public Library (follow the trail from the Kids Zone)
12:00 pm: Beer garden opens (Hosted By: Studebaker Brewing)
12:00 pm: Firemen Relays BEGIN in Beer Garden area on Main St. More information coming soon!
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: The Culver Lions Club Children’s Halloween Party – located at the Depot Building on Lake Shore Dr.
5:00 pm: Announce Scarecrow Contest Winner, and Announce Adult & Group Costume Contest Winner on Main Street Stage
Sign up for the Scarecrow Contest HERE or pick up a form from the Culver Union Township Public Library front desk! (Entries are due by October 7th)
More information coming soon for the costume contest!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend Performance on Main Street Stage
7:00 pm: Moonlight Paddle beginning and ending at the Beach Lodge (819 E. Lake Shore Dr.)
We will paddle for about one hour, hugging the north shore on the out and back course. When we return to the beach, we will have a fire and smores, followed by a legendary
Culver story shared by historian Jeff Kenney. You can reserve a free canoe, along with paddles and jackets. Or, you can bring your own kayak, canoe or paddle board.
Each canoe can accommodate 2-3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. To reserve a canoe or canoes, email Dana Neer at DanaNeer400@gmail.com
9:00 pm: Halloween Party, Costume Contest, Drink Specials and DJ at the VFW 108 E Washington St.
10:00 pm: Live Band to perform at Lakehouse Grille on E. Lake Shore Dr.
Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay HERE
Sunday, October 27
7am-1pm: Find the hidden pumpkin at the Rolling Scone (115 E. Jefferson St.) to win a Haunted Halloween Donut!
9:00 am: Citizen’s Non-Denominational church service located on the Fall Fest stage on Main Street Please bring your own chair.
9:00 am: 5K casual run/walk starting and ending at the Culver & Union Township Public Library. No registration required! Maps will be provided at the start of the run/walk.
9:00 am: Yoga at the Beach Lodge - all levels welcome and be sure to bring a mat.
Free Yoga is Sponsored by Civvies & Culver Pediatrics
10:00am-1:00pm Chair Massages by Tammy from Therapeutic Massage on Main Street
10:30 am: Cookies & Canvas at Handmade Happenings
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Star Heart live performance on Main St. Stage Refreshments & Snacks for purchase provided by PTO & Boosters